3rd November: Muhammad Ali’s life turned into an opera, a great performance of Verdi’s ‘Requiem’ to watch at home, and music as the oldest form of art
Friday 3rd November '17
In today's classical news: How Muhammad Ali's life was turned into an opera, a video of the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks with Riccardo Muti conducting Verdi's 'Requiem', Sophie Lewis is appointed as NCO Managing Director. …
Read6th December: Nelson Mandela, Sergei Filin attack, and composer wins $100,000 prize
Friday 6th December '13
Slipped DiscNelson Mandela’s classical pianistOne of Mandela's closest friends was pianist Harold Ruben who refused to play in front of segregated audiences in South Africa before moving to London to teach at the Royal College of …
Read29th October: Elton John, Opera’s for ‘posh folk’, and small opera companies drive change
Tuesday 29th October '13
The Telegraph Opera's for 'posh folk', says neighbour of stately home concerts Winslow Hall Opera faces an uncertain future after complaints about the noise leaves its host, Christopher Gilmour, wondering whether to carry on with it Classic FM …
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